I love working with clients throughout the longevity of a project, from initial conversations to delivery and further. They're part of the team that ultimately delivers great creative projects to help businesses succeed.
Gareth Wright
Development Manager
C# .net MVC developer and Umbraco Expert
Andover, Hampshire, UK
I have worked for digital agencies for 20 years and I love their fast
paced, highly creative and collaborative environments.
I'm very much a team player who can't get enough of those tight
deadlines.
Development isn't just coding, it's about being
understanding, empathetic and passionate. This always delivers the
best results.
Development Manager
Carbon Six Digital
Remote Working
carbonsix.digital
Dec 2019 - current
- Team management & project development.
- Outlining best practices and procedures for git, security and deployments.
- C# .net MVC development, .net framework and .net core.
- Project delivery using DevOps with build and release pipelines.
- Azure functions and logic apps development.
- Umbraco 8 with ModelsBuilder.
- Migration from Umbraco Cloud to Microsoft Azure Hosting
- Utilising Vendr for Umbraco to produce an ecommerce site, including contributions.
- Creation of packages to integrate with HubSpot eCommerce Bridge and TaxJar with Vendr to show sales tax based on shipping.
- Bespoke build of a product comparison tool, product bundle builder and recommendation tool.
- Integration of Shopify, including building a JavaScript shopping cart.
- Integration of MailChimp / SendInBlue for newsletter subscriptions.
- Using MaxMind / IPStack for geo location services.
- Building a bespoke personalisation engine for Umbraco based on user's behaviour.
- nPoco code-first data layer solutions.
- Hosting utilising Amazon Web Services, Umbraco Cloud and Azure.
- Azure hosting service management and integration:
- Virtual Machines, Traffic Manager, App services, SQL servers, Azure CDN, Blob Storage.
- JavaScript, JQuery, NodeJs, Yarn, NPM, Gulp.
- HTML, CSS, SCSS, TailwindCSS, Nunjucks
- Gridsome, Vue.JS, GraphQL, JSON.
Projects
Packages & Contributions
- HubSpot eCommerce Bridge Client
- Vendr TaxJar Client
- Personalisation
- Vendr Checkout
- Umbraco
Senior Developer
Jaywing
Newbury, Berkshire
jaywing.com
May 2019 - Dec 2019
- C# .net MVC development.
- .net core experience.
- Experience with Umbraco, Sitecore and Sitefinity.
- Umbraco CMS Contributor.
- Extending Umbraco by creating C# and AngularJS packages.
- Sitecore 9 experience.
- Creating NuGet packages for internal & external use.
- Test Driven Development with MS Test projects.
- Utilising nPoco and Entity Framework.
- Working with IdentityServer to connect WebAPI to mobile applications.
- Integration with Amazon S3 Buckets and Azure Blob Storage
Projects
- Isio
- Rail Delivery Group
- University of Portsmouth
- Historic Royal Palaces
- Walkers Sensations Global Travel
Contributions
Technical Manager
Jaywing
Newbury, Berkshire
jaywing.com
Jan 2016 - May 2019
- Technical Manager for various projects and clients.
- Providing direction for the development team in support of business operations.
- Staff recruitment, training and resourcing.
- Improving processes, security and efficiency on technical projects.
- C# MVC development utilising Umbraco, Sitecore and Sitefinity.
- Umbraco Gold Partner.
- Certified Umbraco Expert.
- Certified Sitecore XP8 Developer.
- Extending Umbraco by creating C# and AngularJS packages.
- SQL Server database administration and optimisation.
- Azure hosting service management and integration:
- Traffic Manager.
- Azure DNS.
- App services / App service plans.
- SQL servers and databases.
- Azure Content Delivery Network.
- Blob Storage.
- Vision API
- AI Cognitive Services for analysing imagery.
- Media Services
- Encoding-on-demand and adaptive streaming.
- Application Insights
- Server monitoring and fault finding.
Projects
- Scania
- Sunbites
- Madame Tussauds
- London Eye
- Shrek's Adventure
- Merlin's Magical London
- Sky Ocean Rescue
- Sky Academy
- Pepsi Max Football
- Doritos Dust
- Perfect Match
- Doritos
- Tropicana Little Glass
- Achievement For All
- Snell Advanced Media
- Jaywing
Packages
Senior Web Application Developer
Jaywing
Newbury, Berkshire
jaywing.com
Jul 2008 - Jan 2016
- Web development specialising in the Microsoft .net framework.
- C# MVC and WebForms.
- Umbraco 6 and 7 experience.
- Sitecore 8 experience.
- Lead developer on top brand projects with tight deadlines, which included team leadership and client liaising.
- 3rd party integration with various API's.
- Technical documentation and solution development.
- Core developer of in-house content management system.
- Pitching to potential new clients, with success.
- w3 Gold Winner
- JAYWING, Godolphin.com, website features, user experience.
Web Application Developer
Jaywing
Newbury, Berkshire
jaywing.com
Nov 2006 - Jul 2008
- Web development specialising in the Microsoft .net framework.
- C# WebForms.
- SQL Server & Management Studio.
- Core developer on large FMCG websites.
- Multilingual experience with Arabic sites, including bidirectional layouts.
- Building websites for high profile clients, under tight deadlines alongside creative and client teams.
- Creating bulk email notification systems including queuing and SMTP error handling.
- Database optimisation and architecture for high load websites.
- Lead on development of a dynamic survey builder.
Projects
- Carlsberg
- Bacardi
- Martini
- Drayton Manor
- First Great Weston
- Cross Country Trains
- Kaupthing Bank
- Britvic
Web Programmer
Guava
Hurst, Berkshire
Feb 2006 - Nov 2006
- ASP VBScript OOP / ASP.net C# driven websites.
- Utilising XML and SQL server for databases.
- Working with bespoke CMS systems to create and maintain entire websites.
- Following storyboards and functionality specs agreed by all parties.
- Maintaining ASP websites, whilst developing my knowledge of the technology and C#.net.
- Using XML and SOAP to connect to web services for online booking engines.
Web Developer
MAD Productions
Colden Common, Winchester, Hampshire
Apr 2005 - Feb 2006
- ASP / ASP.net driven website builds.
- VBScript
- SQL Enterprise Manager / MS Access.
- Full commercial e-commerce solutions, including ordering systems and content management.
- SEO awareness.
- Working alongside SEO team with proven practices.
- Responsibilities for quality, security, performance and ease of use.
Webmaster
TNT Magazine
Romsey, Hampshire & Earl's Court, London
tntmagazine.com
Mar 2004 - Apr 2005
- ASP (Visual Basic and JScript).
- SQL Enterprise Manager.
- Controlling the entire TNT Magazine website and development of ASP model.
- Search Engine Optimisation.
- Statistical analysis.
- Invoicing.
- Site monitoring.
- Quality control.
Senior Webmaster & Deputy Team Leader
IBM UK Limited
Basingstoke, Hampshire
ibm.com
Apr 2000 - Mar 2004
- Prioritising workload for both team and myself and training new starters and country contacts.
- Statistics analyst, including search optimisation and site accessibility.
- Frequent collaboration and training with domestic and foreign contacts.
- Development of EMEA Personal Computing websites.
- Lead developer for rollout of ibm.com design updates.